2. What is SD BRIN? SD BRIN Opportunities for Students Biomedical-Related Careers

3. Supported by funding from the National Institutes of Health 2009 – 2014 $16 Million

4.  Maintain the research capacity of South Dakota in the area of cell biology and the control of cell and microbial growth with special emphasis on proteomics, genomics, and genetics  Develop human resources for undergraduate and graduate programs in the biomedical sciences and bioinformatics by helping to instill a culture of research and provide a pipeline for students interested in biomedical research at SD’s predominantly undergraduate institutions and tribal colleges

5.  Local Activities  Lawrence Bros. Science Camp (7 th – 9 th grade)  Research Apprentice Program (10 th – 12 th grade)

6. Biomedical science in the schools… Classroom Science Fair Projects Field Trips

7. Lawrence Brothers Science Camp

8. Research Apprentice Program

9.  SD BRIN Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program  Attend and Present Research at Regional and National Meetings

10. The choices are as varied as the skills of our students…. Career lists modified from: K. Eyster. 2007. Adv. Physiol. Educ. 31:323-328

11.  Doctor of Medicine  Doctor of Osteopathy  Combined MD/PhD  Optometrist  Orthoptician  Podiatrist  Dentist  Dental Hygienist  Dental Assistant  Orthodontist  Epidemiologist  Public Health Professional  Pharmacologist  Physician’s Assistant  Physical Therapist  Occupational Therapist  Medical Technologist  Cytotechnician  Genetics Counselor  Respiratory Technician  X-Ray Technician  Quality Control Specialist  Sperm Bank Technician  Phlebotomist  Athletic Trainer  In Vitro Fertilization Technician  Aquarist  Perfusionist  Radiation Therapy Technician  Zookeeper  Veterinarian  Veterinary Assistant  Surgical Technologist  Exercise Physiologist  Anesthesiology Asst.  Orthotics and Prosthetics Specialist  Audiologist  Medical Appliance Technician  Acupuncturist  Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist  Emergency Medical Science Specialist  Magnetic Resonance Technician  Environmental Science and Protection Technician  Biostatistician  Bioinformatician  Clinical Trials Coordinator  Naturopath  Chiropractor

12.  Careers in Science Writing › Writer of Feature Articles in Scientific Journals › Writer of Science Articles for Newsmagazines › Textbook Writer › Textbook Editor › Writer for Local or Regional Newspaper › Writer of Technical Manuals

13.  Other Careers in Science Media › Scientific/Medical Illustrator › Broadcast Journalist (i.e., dramas) › Television Show Host (for shows about nature, animals, or science) › Creative Writer (material with a biological/medical theme) › Copy Editor (for scientific/medical journals)

14.  Environmental Regulator (rivers, streams and fish, wildlife, and forest management)  Park Ranger or Park Interpreter  Lobbyist (science, technology, and science education)  Water Quality Control Specialist  Waste Management Technician  County Extension Agent  Science Policy Analyst  Science Policy Researcher  Administrator/Researcher for an international health group  Administrator/Researcher for a nonprofit public interest group  Food and Drug Administration Researcher (drug approval or food safety)  Manager of a Wildlife Refuge  Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

15.  Market Research  Regulatory Affairs  Quality Control  Sales and Marketing  Product Development and Testing  Aerospace  Scientific Consultation  Patent, Environment, or Medical Law  Financial Analysis  Bioinformatics  Biostatistics  Biological Entrepreneurship  Biofouling  Baking Industry  Public Relations